Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2012
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic FH6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and FH6 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 4 years prior to the FH6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the FH6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic FH6
Fujifilm S8100fd | FH6 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
FH6 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FH6
Fujifilm S8100fd | FH6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the FH6.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FH6 is 75 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FH6.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 pounds) | 119 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 280 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $129 |